It is the event the cousins look forward to the most each summer: COUSINS' RETREAT!
This year, we decided to meet at Justin and Jana's house for our day of adventure. Their family had just returned the night before from Brandon's house for Hyrum's baby blessing so they were just troopers to have us over the next day.
We started the first few hours of the day with 4-wheeler rides and horse-back rides. I was in charge of one of the 4-wheelers which ended up being a blast. Jessica and Grandpa Hatch let the kids around on horses and let them ride. Grandpa and Austin spent extra time together practicing riding. Austin improved a lot! Exciting!
We met Justin in down-town Ogden for lunch at the park. Afterwards, we went to Fat Cats for some laser tag and bumper cars. The kids were in heaven.
When we got back to the house, the water adventures began (except for the teenagers who decided to watch a movie in the house). The kids were in make-believe land as the swam, floated the river, and played on the floating deck for hours. As Austin always says, it was "epic."
After a yummy dinner, we celebrated cousin Parker's 9th birthday with a fun homemade cake from Melissa. The kids didn't want the day to end but we finally had to say goodbye. After we got into the car, someone said, "We have the best family ever!" It is so important for kids to feel valued and loved by their family. I am so grateful for the wonderful memories we made.
1 comment:
That's so fun!! And I didn't know you knew how to drive a 4-wheeler!
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